Basic Diagramming

How to Add a Block Diagram to a PowerPoint Presentation Using ConceptDraw PRO

Block diagram is rather universal type of charts - compositions from geometric blocks can be applied to describe various kinds of processes or systems, consisting from components, which depend on each other. Block diagrams are indispensable when you need to represent a process or system on a basic level. With blocks, you can easily depict the basic elements of the process, without drilling down. The PowerPoint presentation of major process steps and key process participants can be very informative and helpful. Using ConceptDraw PRO, you can easily convert a block diagram to MS PowerPoint presentation.

How to Set Line Jumps for Smart Connectors in ConceptDraw PRO

Connecting objects in ConceptDraw PRO is an easy task. You can use Chain, or Tree connection mode for automatic connection of multiple objects. Besides the automatic connection modes, ConceptDraw PRO offers few options to connect objects manually: Direct, Arc, Bezier, Smart, Curve and Round Connectors. You can make them square, arched or angled and also set vertical or horizontal orientation Thus, you can control how the jumps and orientation occurs on smart connectors. When two smart connectors cross each other you can control how the two intersecting lines look.